Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
1268525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.W.Moore) Fosberg & Sachet

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 21: 6 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267863

Common Names

  • Dark Myrsine
  • Dark Myrsine
  • Dark Myrsine

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Description

Myrsine fusca (also called 'Brown Myrsine' and 'Myrsine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to seasonally dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Myrsine fusca is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, insomnia, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myrsine fusca are small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The fruit is a small, black berry, containing several seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrsine fusca is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Myrsine fusca requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.

Where to Find Myrsine fusca

Myrsine fusca can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Myrsine fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrsine fusca?

Myrsine fusca

What is the common name of Myrsine fusca?

Brown myrsine

What is the natural habitat of Myrsine fusca?

Mountain forests, shrublands, and grasslands

Species in the Myrsine genus

Myrsine villicaulis, Myrsine wrayi, Myrsine vaccinioides, Myrsine andersonii, Myrsine amorosoana, Myrsine africana, Myrsine adamsonii, Myrsine andina, Myrsine angusta, Myrsine argentea, Myrsine arenaria, Myrsine pedicellata, Myrsine pellucida, Myrsine parvula, Myrsine pellucidopunctata, Myrsine perreticulata, Myrsine pipolyi, Myrsine picturata, Myrsine miquelii, Myrsine minima, Myrsine oreophila, Myrsine oliveri, Myrsine nukuhivensis, Myrsine nubicola, Myrsine nitida, Myrsine naiuensis, Myrsine turquinensis, Myrsine rubiginosa, Myrsine rolletii, Myrsine richmondensis, Myrsine resinosa, Myrsine smithii, Myrsine serpenticola, Myrsine elata, Myrsine dependens, Myrsine cupuliformis, Myrsine cubana, Myrsine mezii, Myrsine cristalensis, Myrsine brownii, Myrsine coriacea, Myrsine loefgrenii, Myrsine maguireana, Myrsine melanophloeos, Myrsine medeciloae, Myrsine matensis, Myrsine maculata, Myrsine macrocarpa, Myrsine hosakae, Myrsine grantii,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50229084: Based on the initial data import
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.